AKA members gather in Cincinnati conference

By Andria Carter Publicity Chair 93rd Great Lakes& Regional Conference acarter411@gmail.com Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororitmetorated (AKA) Great Lakes regional director, along with Shelly S. Sherman, general chairman, Mildred E. Kennedy, general co-chairman, and members of Sigma Omega Chapter hosted sorority members from Ohio, Michigan, Western New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia as they convened at the Duke Energy Convention Center March 28-31 for the 93rd Great Lakes Regional Conference. Over 3,000 AKA members attended various leadership workshops, certifications, business sessions and provided community service to the Cincinnati area. Under AKA’s current program initiative “Empower our Families,” which holds a focus on combating childhood hunger, known as CHIPP, AKA members packed 1,500 power pack bags that will contain breakfast, lunch and snack items. All items were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati. The conference hosted two public events on Friday, March 29, their public meeting, where the sorority honored Cincinnati community leaders and the “Pink Reign” Step and Stroll show. Members of the Cincinnati chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Society, Inc. join together for a group pose while attending the 93rd Great Lakes Regional Conference. Credit: Cincinnati chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Through...